Global Category Manager

As a Global Category Manager, you create chemistry by...

• Leading and managing the Source-to-Contract process for key raw materials, leading complex negotiations to ensure competitive supply advantage for BASF.
• Conducting market intelligence research by interacting with key suppliers, industry associations, and internal stakeholders to collect industry-relevant information and assess current & future impact to BASF.
• Providing relationship management for key suppliers, which includes monitoring performance metrics, resolving claims and/or disputes, and other contributing factors affecting supply availability and pricing.
• Providing input in creating global category strategies and supporting strategy implementation.

If you...

• Have a bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Engineering, Marketing, Supply Chain, or a related field.
• Possess preferably 3+ years of experience in Chemistry, Procurement, Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations, Commercial role and/or Sales and Marketing.
• Are able to lead and influence others with your strong interpersonal communication skills and contract negotiation expertise.
• Are a team-oriented professional capable of working in a global and multi-task environment, with the ability to make and implement decisions with limited information.
• Demonstrate market knowledge, strategy development, and implementation with a focus on customer orientation.

Create your own chemistry with you@BASF

• Flexible work arrangements whenever possible
• Highly competitive retirement savings plan with company match and investment options
• Well-being programs that include comprehensive mental health support for you and your household family members
• Family forming benefits (fertility, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, maternity/parental leave, and more)
• Back-up child and elder care with discount programs for families of all ages and stages
• Mentoring and career development opportunities that allow you to share, learn, and thrive
• Matching gifts program that allows you to deepen the impact of your contributions to qualified charities.
• Employee crisis support for when the unexpected happens
• Access to our BASF wine cellar, employee discounts, and much more!